Welcome to ArcticDoc – Your companion at UiT
ArcticDoc – Doctoral Candidates and Postdocs at UiT The Arctic University of Norway is the key interest organization for PhD candidates and postdocs at UiT, dedicated to enhancing your welfare and success.
Our Mission? Improving both your academic environment and social life, ensuring a balanced and enriching experience at UiT.
What we offer:
- Educational Resources: Tailored seminars, workshops, and courses, including our beloved “Writing retreat”.
- Advocacy and Support: Assistance with housing, voting rights, and other specific issues.
- Social Events: Gatherings, parties, and concerts to foster community and fun.
- Information Flow: Regular updates through various media to keep you informed and connected.
Follow us and enhance your journey at UiT!
Spring 2026 Events (Updated February 16th)
| Event name | Date & time | Place | Signup |
| Social Thursday | 5 February 16:00 – 18:00 | Gammelkantina, Breiviklia | https://nettskjema.no/a/arcticdoc-pizza26 |
| Paint on Ceramics | 27 February 17:00 – 20:00 | Skaperlaget, Storgata 34 | https://nettskjema.no/a/arcticdoc-ceramics |
| Penning the Research | 5 March 09:30 – 12:15 | ILP 2.072 | https://nettskjema.no/a/598347 |
| Social Thursday | 5 March 16:00 – 18:00 | Gammelkantina, Breiviklia | No signup needed! |
| Glass Ball Decorating | 27 March 15:00 – 17:00 | Blåst Tromsø | https://nettskjema.no/a/arcticdoc-glas26 |
| Social Thursday | 9 April 16:00 – 18:00 | Gammelkantina, Breiviklia | No signup needed! |
| Social Thursday | 7 May 16:00 – 18:00 | Gammelkantina, Breiviklia | No signup needed! |
Recent news
- Writing Retreat 2026 SurveyFind the survey here: https://nettskjema.no/a/604346 Need a change of scenery — and perhaps some healthy peer pressure — to make progress on your manuscript, research proposal, or thesis? Or are you simply looking for a tranquil, distraction-free space to focus… Read more: Writing Retreat 2026 Survey
- 📢 Announcement: Penning the Research – A Focused Writing Session for PhD Students ✍️Are you struggling to find focused time to work on your manuscript, article, dissertation, or research paper? Do you need a quiet, distraction-free space to focus and make real progress? Join us for “Penning the Research”, a focused writing session designed to help ArcticDoc members overcome writer’s block, set clear goals, and… Read more: 📢 Announcement: Penning the Research – A Focused Writing Session for PhD Students ✍️
- TODOS Parent-Child Event SurveyAre you a PhD student or PostDoc with a child? Would you like to connect with other parents at UiT? Fill out the form below and we’ll follow up your input to make TODOS socials more available to parents too!… Read more: TODOS Parent-Child Event Survey
- 📢 Announcement: Penning the Research – A Focused Writing Session for PhD Students ✍️Are you struggling to find time to work on your manuscript, article, dissertation, or research paper? Do you need a quiet, distraction-free space to focus and make real progress? Join us for “Penning the Research”, a dedicated writing session designed… Read more: 📢 Announcement: Penning the Research – A Focused Writing Session for PhD Students ✍️
